A Christmas gathering. Christmas decorations, familiar treats, and festive words to find together. Choose your level, make a fresh puzzle, and settle in.
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ROOM FOR PUZZLES
A Christmas gathering
Easy · 10 words · 12 × 12
Find the words across (→) and down (↓). No backward words.
US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in·Answer key included on a separate page
To save a PDF, choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog. Use 100% scale and turn off headers & footers.
MAKE A LITTLE TIME FOR CHRISTMAS
A page to enjoy together.
Take a pencil break among the ribbons, wreaths, and cookies. This Christmas word search brings together decorations and familiar festive details, with a separate answer page for anyone offering hints. It suits a December coffee morning, a wrapping table, or a relaxed gathering where people can solve and chat at their own pace.
Lovely for: Christmas get-togethers, December club meetings, and holiday craft tables.
A little inspiration.
Offer the page alongside a craft or wrapping activity, with no need for everyone to finish.
Ask which decoration or treat someone would choose from the word list.
For a mixed group, keep the Winter theme available as a seasonal alternative.
Choose your words. Start with one of 10 themes, or add a personal word list.
Find the right level. Easy keeps words across and down. Medium adds downward diagonals. Challenging uses all eight directions.
Make it a paper moment. Choose the size in your printer, then print your puzzle with or without its answer sheet.
Difficulty levels at a glance
Level
Grid
Words
Directions
Easy
12 × 12
Up to 10
Across and down. No backward words.
Medium
14 × 14
Up to 12
Across, down, and downward diagonals.
Challenging
16 × 16
Up to 16
All eight directions, including backward.
Made with your table in mind.
Prepare a page for a community group, a family afternoon, or a quiet break. Every puzzle includes clear directions and a word list. The optional answer key marks every word and lists its starting and ending row and column.
Yes. You can make and print the word searches here for free, without creating an account or signing in.
Can I make a puzzle with my own words?
Yes. Choose the custom word option in the puzzle maker and enter your own list. Use familiar English words for your group, then check the preview before printing. The tool will show any entries that need attention.
Does each puzzle have an answer sheet?
Yes. You can view the answers and choose whether to include a separate answer page when printing. For a group activity, you can keep one answer copy nearby for hints.
Can I download a puzzle as a PDF?
The Garden and Fall & Autumn theme pages have ready-made Easy PDFs for Letter and A4, with the answer key on page two. Those files are fixed puzzles. To save a puzzle you have customized, use Print / PDF and choose Save as PDF in your browser or system print dialog. Check the preview and paper size before saving.
Can I print on both US Letter and A4?
Yes. Choose Letter or A4 in the puzzle tool, then match that paper size in the print dialog. Start with 100% scale or Actual size, and turn off browser headers and footers.
Who are these puzzles for?
They are designed for adults who enjoy a clear, spacious word search, including people preparing activities for clubs, community groups, and shared afternoons. Choose a theme and difficulty to suit your own preferences or offer your group a choice.